Palmer College of Chiropractic

Clinics

Preceptorship Programs
 

Intern Preceptorship Program:

The Intern Preceptorship Program is an optional, off-campus program for students in their last trimester. It allows an opportunity for an extern to gain experience with a Doctor of Chiropractic at their private practice setting. Through a mentorship-type relationship with the licensed chiropractor, the intern has an opportunity to gain valuable insight into the everyday management of a private practice. Depending on the location of the preceptorship, interns may perform a variety of patient care procedures under the direct supervision of the licensed chiropractor. While an ideal preceptorship would allow the intern to perform chiropractic adjustments, examinations and X-rays, state regulations may limit intern performance to the duties that a chiropractic assistant would perform or to observations only.

Program Objectives:

• To provide the College with a setting beyond the campus  clinics for a highly practical clinical experience as a preparation program for entry level professionals;

• To provide an opportunity for chiropractors in the field to serve the profession and cooperate in the preparation of entry level professionals;

• To provide an avenue of communication between the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics and chiropractors in the field;

• To provide students with experiences that will enable them to gain a more complete understanding and development of their clinical skills;

• To provide students with a practical experience upon which to plan and build their private chiropractic practice in the future;

• To provide students with a professional setting in which to practice the knowledge and skills they have attained during their course and clinical work;

• To provide students with a setting which allows them the opportunity to discover their professional strengths and weaknesses.

Graduate Preceptor Program:  

The Graduate Preceptor Program provides an opportunity for Palmer College graduates to work in a chiropractic practice while waiting to attain chiropractic licensure in their state. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed chiropractor, unlicensed graduates are provided an opportunity to continue enhancement of their clinical training and to gain valuable insight into the daily management of a chiropractic practice. Palmer College graduates may participate in this program for a period of up to one year following their graduation or until a state license is obtained, whichever should occur first. Due to state regulations, this opportunity is not available in all states. 

To obtain information on the Intern Preceptorship Program or the Graduate Preceptor Program, please contact:

Palmer College of Chiropractic
Julie A. Schrad, D.C., M.S.
Director, Level III/Clinic Capstone Programs
1000 Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52803-5287

Phone (563) 884-5819
Fax (563) 884-5822

E-Mail: Dr. Julie Schrad

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